Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ent
Suffix
/ɛnt/
Definition
A suffix used in English to form adjectives indicating ‘characterized by’ or ‘performing’.
Examples
- Different – characterized by difference.
- Dependent – characterized by dependence.
- Eloquent – characterized by eloquence.
Meaning
The term ‘ent’ is often seen at the end of words to denote a quality or action.
Synonyms
- -ing
- -ant
- -ent
